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Paint (Oil)

STAIN:  Usually built-up and stiff
CONTAINS:  Pigments, drying oils, resins, gums, volatile solvents

Check label on paint for specific thinner or solvent OR

  • Apply drycleaning solvent.

  • Apply POG, blot.

  • Apply drycleaning solvent, blot.

  • Alternate steps 2 and 3 until stain is removed.

  • If stain persists, weight down the stain with towels dampened with drycleaning solvent for several hours to loosen, blot with solvent.

  • Apply several drops of detergent solution and work into the stain, blot.

  • Apply ammonia solution, blot.

  • Alternate steps 2, 3 and 6 until stain is removed.

  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water, blot until dry.

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